- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious and versatile cod fritters recipe for Carnival, party version. Simple and practical ingredients, easy and quick recipe.”
What you need to know
- Ingredientes simples e fáceis de encontrar
- Tempo de preparo e cozimento curto
- Praticidade de rechear os bolinhos com queijo
Ingredients
Main
- 300g of desalted and shredded cod
- 2 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1 medium grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
- 3 eggs
- Wheat flour until it reaches the point
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Use breadcrumbs to bread the balls before frying, so they become crispier.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour.
- Try filling the dumplings with a piece of cheese before frying.
- A pinch of cumin gives a special flavor to the fritter.
- To prevent the dumplings from getting soggy, make sure the oil is very hot before you start frying.
Instructions
Principal
- In a pan, cook the cod until soft. Desfie e reserve.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cod, mashed potatoes, onion, garlic, and parsley.
- Add the eggs and mix well to incorporate the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the flour until the dough is homogeneous and consistent.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan.
- With the help of two spoons, shape the dumplings and fry until golden.
- Remove the dumplings and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or snack during Carnival.
Chef's tips
- Use farinha de rosca para empanar os bolinhos, ficam mais crocantes
- Certifique-se de que o óleo esteja bem quente antes de fritar
- Tempere os bolinhos com cominho para dar um sabor especial
Variations
- Adicione um pedaço de queijo recheado antes de fritar
- Experimente a adição de pimenta vermelha ao molho para dar um sabor mais apimentado
- Substitua as batatas por cenouras cozidas para uma versão mais leve
Substitutions
- Substituir o bacalhau por peito de peru para uma versão vegetariana
- Substituir a salsinha por cenoura picada para uma versão saudável
- Substituir a farinha por farinha de mandioca para um toque de sabor brasileiro
How to store
Serve immediately after cooking. It does not keep well in the refrigerator or freezer.
Can it be frozen?
- Não pode ser congelada
- Se desejar, pode congelar em formato de bolinhos pequenos antes de fritar, mas é necessário descongelar e fritar novamente
What to serve with
- Sirva com molho de tomate ou molho de pimenta para acompanhar
- Para um toque de sabor adicional, sirva com molho de cogumelos
Frequently asked questions
Can I add red pepper to the sauce?
Yes, you can add a little red pepper to the sauce to give it a spicier flavor.
How can I fill the dumplings?
The meatballs can be stuffed with a piece of cheese before frying.
How to replace the cod in this recipe?
Can you substitute salt cod with turkey breast, which is a good meat alternative?
What is the total preparation time?
The total preparation time is 50 minutes.
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